Children and Young People Coordinator- Young Carers

Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops. There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on. We have 2 roles available: Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone- 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, permanent, car driver required Southwark- 22.5 hours, ideally working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 months fixed-term with a potential 3 month extension. You will need to be confident, approachable and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people. Make a difference now and for the future. We offer our employ
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